The Only Use
wallow
in
Lord of the Flies
(Edited)
- He would like to have a bath, a proper wallow with soap.
p. 109.6wallow = to relax in shallow water
Definitions:
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(1)
(wallow as in: wallow happily in the mud) to roll about lazily, especially of an animal in mud or shallow water; or the muddy hollow or puddle where it does so
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(2)
(wallow as in: wallow in self-pity) to excessively give into a desire (indulge)This is often said of something negative such as self-pity when no attempt is made to move beyond it. But it can also be used without negative connotation to indicate that someone is enjoying a lot of something such as luxury or rest.
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(3)
(wallow as in: a wagon wallowed through the mud) to move with difficulty; or perhaps just to move through water or in a rolling/wave-like manner
- (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)